Goygol Tour – Blue Lake, Mountain Scenery & German Heritage

Goygol Tour

Located in the western part of Azerbaijan Goygol district is one of the most picturesque regions of the country. The State Goygol Reserve is located on the bank of the famous Goygol lake. The color and clarity of the waters of this lake, located 1,600 above sea level are striking and the banks of the lake are covered with forests and rich flora and fauna.

The park’s wildlife wild mammal and bird species consist of a lot of these noble Caucasian deer, bear, deer, fox, wild cat, sable, lynx, rabbit, squirrel, birds, Caspian snowcock, black vulture, partridge, etc. can be shown. The lake is considered to be one of the most beautiful lakes in the Caucasus. Translated from the Azerbaijani language, the name means ‘blue lake’. The blue water in it is clean and clear. As a result of a strong earthquake that occurred in the city of Ganja in 1139, Mount Kepez collapsed, thereby blocking the path of the River Ahsuchay. As a result of this collapse, this amazing lake was formed.

In addition to the lake, the park has several small water bodies, including Lakes Zeligel, Maralgel, Aggele, Shamilgel, Garagel, and so on. Most of Goygol National Park is covered by rich vegetation.

80 species of trees and shrubs are growing in the woods. The majority of the forests are eastern beech and oak, birch, Caucasian hornbeam, ash-tree, platanoides maple, tulip tree, and Koch pine tree. Among the shrubs in the park, you can find wild roses, dogwood, barberry, medlar, European euonymus, and blackberries.

The climate in this area is mostly cold and winter, as a rule, is always dry. The average annual temperature ranges between 4 – 10 degrees.

The center of the district formerly was called Helenendorf which was founded by German colonists on August 22, 1819, at the place of an ancient village Hanlyglar that later formed a base of Hanlar city. Now Goygol district illustrates the friendship between Azerbaijan and German nations. A lot of work was done here to preserve the German heritage.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Transfer from Baku to Goygol
• Walking in the city center
• Visit the German style of houses
• Visit the German Lutheran Church (1859)
• Goygol National Park (Reserve)

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